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What Is Citrobacter Koseri Infection?

Dear Doctor
My friend is critically ill in hospital. She was admitted 6 weeks ago to remove a tumour in her brain behind her eye.
If she didn't have the operation she would have gone blind. They operated through her nose. She has had 3 more operations and now has an infection called citrobacter koseri. They are treating her with strong antibiotics.
How serious is this? Thankyou for your help and expertise.
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Hello,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Yes, this bacteria should be taken seriously.

This bacteria is resistant to multiple drugs. So sensitivity testing of the organisms is necessary.

Taking drugs according to the report can cure your mother rapidly and economically.

Though organsims is relatively resistant, if the drugs taken properly infections can be cured easily and completely.

Please maintain good hygiene as it is equally important as taking the antibiotics.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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What Is Citrobacter Koseri Infection?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Yes, this bacteria should be taken seriously. This bacteria is resistant to multiple drugs. So sensitivity testing of the organisms is necessary. Taking drugs according to the report can cure your mother rapidly and economically. Though organsims is relatively resistant, if the drugs taken properly infections can be cured easily and completely. Please maintain good hygiene as it is equally important as taking the antibiotics. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.